Monday, July 19, 2010

• Leading Chinese Online Travel Portal Selects Force10 Core and Edge Ethernet Switches --- SAN JOSE, Calif.
  Posted at 8:00 AM
  

  Force10 Networks, Inc., the global technology leader that data center, service provider and enterprise customers rely on when the network is their business, today announced Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (Nasdaq: CTRP), China’s leading online travel portal, has selected the C-Series™ resilient switch and the S-Series access switch ... read more
• MEDHOST Rolls Out New Care Clock ED Wait Time Technology with Installations Planned at Several Tenet Hospitals Across U.S. --- ADDISON, Texas
  Posted at 8:00 AM
  

  MEDHOST, provider of leading healthcare throughput and emergency department software, today launched Care Clock, its latest innovation, which enables hospitals to post current ED wait times on their websites so that patients can make more informed decisions about where to seek care for non-urgent problems. Created ... read more
• Mirth Technology Powers Public Demonstration of Secure Health Information Exchange Across Multiple Health Information Exchanges Using NHIN Direct --- IRVINE, CA
  Posted at 8:00 AM
  IRVINE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/19/10 -- Mirth Corporation, the leader in commercial open source healthcare information technology, successfully powered the nation's first publically staged multi-organization demonstration of NHIN Direct standards and technologies. The demonstration included secure clinical information exchange between healthcare providers across three prominent California-based Health Information Exchanges. It took place on July 9th at Redwood MedNet's 4th Annual HIE Conference in Santa Rosa, CA, 50 miles north of San Francisco. Organizations participating in the landmark demonstration included ... read more
• How HR Professionals Help Companies Reach a Greener Bottom Line --- ST. PAUL, Minn., July 19
  Posted at 7:57 AM
  Regardless of where a company's green initiative starts, the human resources department likely will play a role in implementing it. In "Good for the environment, good for business," HR professionals can pick up quick tips from employers that launched programs to reduce waste and improve efficiency. The article is in the Minnesota Life Insurance Company group insurance newsletter, "AWARE." Todd Allen, the human resources administrator for Howard County government in Maryland, started his department's green initiative with self-administering employee benefits. When employees ... read more
• PGi’s Web Conferencing Product Named a ‘Strong Performer’ by Independent Research Firm --- ATLANTA
  Posted at 7:56 AM
  

  The Web has become an indispensable platform for meetings, especially for organizations that must gather, brainstorm and decide across wide geographies and multiple teams. Web conferencing is a powerful tool that easily allows various situations, from quick informal meetings among a handful of colleagues to enterprise ... read more
• ROBOBAK Named as CRN Magazine Emerging Technology Vendor for Third Consecutive Year --- ATLANTA, July 19
  Posted at 7:54 AM
  ROBOBAK(TM), the clear leader in cloud-centric agentless data protection software designed for remote and branch offices, today announced it has been selected by Everything Channel as a CRN Emerging Technology Vendor for the third year in a row. CRN's Emerging Technology Vendor list captures companies that are delivering high margins for solution providers with innovative and easy-to-use technology that undercuts industry giants. ROBOBAK's Data Protection Suite includes Thin Backup and Restore(TM) (TBR), an industry-first feature that cuts the time needed ... read more
• Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Names Dr. Scott Campbell as New Executive Director and CEO --- BETHESDA, Md., July 19
  Posted at 7:50 AM
  The Board of Directors of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH), after an extensive search, has named Dr. Scott Campbell as its new executive director and chief executive officer. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100719/NY36796) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100719/NY36796) "We are delighted Dr. Campbell will be at the helm of the foundation and, given his experience and background in biomedical, programmatic and donor development, are confident in his ability to take the organization to the next level," noted FNIH Chairman Dr. Charles A. Sanders. FNIH supports ... read more
• Aquilent Chosen to Develop Collaborative Comment Analysis and Response Application (CARA) for USDA Forest Service --- LAUREL, Md.
  Posted at 7:50 AM
  

  Aquilent, the recognized leading provider of Web-based solutions shaping the next generation of technology for the federal government, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service has selected the Company to develop a new Comment Analysis and ... read more
• Simrit Introduces Self-fusing Silicone Sinusoidal Tape; Expands Existing Product Line --- PLYMOUTH, Mich., July 19
  Posted at 7:49 AM
  Simrit, the industrial products division of Freudenberg-NOK, recently expanded its Self-fusing Silicone Tape line to include sinusoidal fiberglass reinforced tape. The company's latest offering incorporates fiberglass strands into the tape to better control the amount of stretch for consistent thickness and dielectrics, while providing improved tear and abrasion resistance. Compliant to numerous aerospace specifications, the line's most common uses include supporting / sealing hot and cold air ducting, wire harness wrapping and wire bundling. The Self-fusing Silicone Tape meets the ... read more
• Open Information Security Foundation Launches Suricata 1.0 --- LAFAYETTE, Ind.
  Posted at 7:47 AM
  The Open Information Security Foundation (OISF) today announced the introduction of Suricata 1.0, an Open Source engine for Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) that will secure networks against next-generation network security threats. Available immediately for download under the Open Source GPL (GNU ... read more
• Reportlinker Adds Taiwan In Vitro Diagnostics Market Outlook to 2016 --- NEW YORK, July 19
  Posted at 7:45 AM
  Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Taiwan In Vitro Diagnostics Market Outlook to 2016 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0240269/Taiwan-In-Vitro-Diagnostics-Market-Outlook-to-2016.html Taiwan In Vitro Diagnostics Market Outlook to 2016 Summary GlobalData's new report, "Taiwan In Vitro Diagnostics Market Outlook to 2016" provides key market data on the Taiwan In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) market. The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within seven market categories - clinical chemistry, genetic testing, histology and cytology, immuno ... read more
• PlayFirst Unites Women, Chocolate, and Facebook Gaming with Chocolatier: Sweet Society --- SAN FRANCISCO
  Posted at 7:42 AM
  

  PlayFirst® Inc., a leading publisher of emotionally engaging interactive entertainment, today announces the launch of its first major foray into social gaming with Chocolatier®: Sweet Society on Facebook. The launch coincides with the release of a survey PlayFirst sponsored with Frank N. Magid Associates titled “Magid ... read more
• Endeca Multichannel Commerce With hybris to Power Innovative eCommerce Site for ARAMARK Refreshment Services --- CAMBRIDGE, Mass.
  Posted at 7:42 AM
  

  Endeca Technologies, Inc., a search applications company, has announced that its Endeca Multichannel Commerce with hybris has been selected by ARAMARK Refreshment Services, a leading provider of office coffee services and break-room essentials, to drive a Guided Navigation® experience and the ... read more
• Guard Dog Inc. Announces Officer Stock Purchase Program --- WINTER PARK, Fla.
  Posted at 7:34 AM
  

  Identity Theft News. Guard Dog, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GRDO) today announces that the officers of the company will begin a stock purchase program, with plans to purchase on the open market. The Officers of the Company have agreed to place their share purchases in compliance with ... read more
• American MRTT Crew to Brief Media on KC-45 USAF Offering July 20 at Farnborough Airshow --- FARNBOROUGH, UK
  Posted at 7:33 AM
  

  FARNBOROUGH, UK -- (Marketwire) -- 07/19/10 -- What: American aircrew from the Airbus Military A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) program will discuss with press the tanker's suitability for U.S. Air Force operations. The A330 MRTT is the basis of the ... read more
• Verizon Wireless Expands 3G Wireless Network in Cambridge, Massachusetts --- CAMBRIDGE, Mass.
  Posted at 7:30 AM
  

  To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for 3G multimedia and Internet access in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network. Since 2000, the company has invested $2.6 billion into its New England network, including $192 million in 2009, and recently earned ... read more
• ICAP Ocean Tomo Offers for Sale IP Portfolio of Active Implants for Electromagnetic Bone and Tissue Regeneration in Orthopedics, Trauma, and Wound Care --- CHICAGO, July 19
  Posted at 7:30 AM
  ICAP Ocean Tomo, the intellectual property brokerage division of ICAP plc (IAP.L), is offering for sale a patent portfolio of active implants for electromagnetic bone and tissue regeneration in orthopedics, trauma, and wound care. Developed by Magentodyn, the portfolio includes over 40 patents and patent applications, and provides coverage in multiple jurisdictions across Europe, Asia, North America, and the rest of the world. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100614/CG20517LOGO) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100614/CG20517LOGO) The technology uses extremely low frequency sinusoidal-pulsating electromagnetic fields (SEMF) as a biological ... read more
• Rally@UM Arrives as Agency's Social Media 'Boutique' --- NEW YORK, July 19
  Posted at 7:28 AM
  UM today announced the launch of Rally@UM, a boutique-style social media agency backed by the power and resources of UM. Through Rally, UM will now be able to provide its clients with connected and measurable social media solutions that build community, engage customers, and unlock the relationship between paid, owned earned media. "The creation of Rally is a giant step forward for UM and its clients," said Heidi Browning, who leads the Rally team as part of her duties as UM's ... read more
• Study Finds That Storage Managers Continue to Recognize the Value of Tape --- SILICON VALLEY, Calif.
  Posted at 7:28 AM
  

  The Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Program and its Technology Provider Companies, HP, IBM Corporation and Quantum Corp, today released survey results conducted by Fleishman-Hillard Research showing that storage managers continue to recognize the value of tape in the storage environment. ... read more
• Reportlinker Adds Japan In Vitro Diagnostics Market Outlook to 2016 --- NEW YORK, July 19
  Posted at 7:27 AM
  Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Japan In Vitro Diagnostics Market Outlook to 2016 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0240261/Japan-In-Vitro-Diagnostics-Market-Outlook-to-2016.html Japan In Vitro Diagnostics Market Outlook to 2016 Summary GlobalData's new report, "Japan In Vitro Diagnostics Market Outlook to 2016" provides key market data on the Japan In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) market. The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within seven market categories - clinical chemistry, genetic testing, histology and cytology, immuno ... read more